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| mercdev |
 Oct 25 2004, 10:33 PM
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Read, search, then read some more  Group: Members Posts: 166 Joined: 19-July 04 From: Overland Park, KS Member No.: 2,374  |
In removing the rear bumper from my car I notices that the PO had used mud on the rear right tail under the light housing (didn't bother to even sand it smooth so it was even with the surrounding area before painting). I've read other places that the factory even used mud to even out the bodywork prior to factory paint.
My question is, where on the car is this a bad idea (of course I know not to do it on the longs/hell hole areas)? |
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| Root_Werks |
Oct 26 2004, 08:23 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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There are different grades of filler(bondo) as I have learned. But yes, I think using bondo in moderation is sort of the key. Form and shape the metal as best you can, use a little filler to get that last 10-15% as has been stated earlier. I have done body work, painted cars and learned that I can get that 100% look, but generally don't have the patience for it. It is an art, a time comsuming art to straighten out body panels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Most of my body work I just don't do anymore. I leave that to people who know what they are doing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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mercdev Body work Oct 25 2004, 10:33 PM
McMark You use body filler when the time it will take to ... Oct 25 2004, 10:47 PM sj914 In regards to the filler on the right rear below t... Oct 26 2004, 12:54 AM bob91403 Pound it out as much as you can, then use lead. Bo... Oct 26 2004, 01:02 AM sj914 You can't really pound it out. it's also ... Oct 26 2004, 01:05 AM bob91403 If you can't pound it, pull it. Just don't... Oct 26 2004, 01:09 AM sj914 Or pulling and pounding on your hootus would not b... Oct 26 2004, 01:18 AM McMark Take out the expanding foam. At this point in you... Oct 26 2004, 02:45 AM skline ALL METAL ... Oct 26 2004, 05:17 AM skline Brett W BONDO SUCK BALLS!!!!!!... Oct 26 2004, 06:35 AM Lawrence Bondo has gotten a bad rap over the years... since... Oct 26 2004, 08:07 AM URY914 LEAD!! :lol2:
Come on, it's a 914.
... Oct 26 2004, 08:19 AM sanman :agree: bondo is ok when worked properly Oct 26 2004, 08:32 AM morphenspectra ... Oct 26 2004, 08:55 AM watsonrx13 sanman ALL METAL? where can I read about it or get it? Wh... Oct 26 2004, 10:05 AM tdgray Absolutley All Metal ROCKS B)
You should be abl... Oct 26 2004, 11:00 AM rhilgers Evercoat Metal-2-Metal is easier to find in my are... Oct 26 2004, 11:27 AM Brett W Guys there is nothing wrong with using a filler, w... Oct 26 2004, 12:15 PM
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